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President Biden to Meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

July 6, 202218:17

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, Middle East Fellow David Ottaway discusses what to expect from President Biden’s upcoming trip to the Middle East and possible meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince. He also provides an update on the state of U.S.-Saudi relations, the progress of Saudi reforms, and what goals the Biden administration hopes to achieve in the region.

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David Ottaway

Middle East Fellow;
Former Washington Post Middle East Correspondent

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John Milewski

John Milewski

Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, Wilson Center NOW

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